{"id":3788,"date":"2026-06-18T06:23:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T04:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/?p=3788"},"modified":"2026-06-18T06:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T04:36:35","slug":"bang-bang-tempeh-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/bang-bang-tempeh-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Bang Bang Tempeh Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This simple vegan Bang Bang Tempeh Bowl<\/strong> is colorful, fresh and full of good ingredients: crunchy vegetables, savory tempeh, edamame, rice and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Thanks to tempeh, edamame and brown rice, it is not only incredibly delicious but also nutrient-rich, high in protein and wonderfully satisfying.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tempeh and my husband had \u2013 let\u2019s say \u2013 a complicated relationship for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While I have always loved tempeh, he could never warm up to its nutty, slightly tangy note. Time and again I tried to win him over: marinated and pan-fried in a kale-orange salad<\/a>, as tempeh bacon, or hidden in curries. With moderate success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then came this bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pan-fried tempeh, a creamy vegan Bang Bang sauce and crunchy, fresh vegetables on the side. <\/strong>After just the first few bites it was clear: this tempeh recipe achieved what so many others had failed to do. My husband is now officially Team Tempeh. And if you\u2019re still among the doubters, just give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n The highlight of this veggie tempeh bowl is definitely the vegan Bang Bang sauce \u2013 a creamy, sweet-and-spicy sauce that comes from American-Asian fusion cuisine and is made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha and, optionally, lime juice or rice vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See recipe card for quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not familiar with tempeh yet: Tempeh originates from Indonesia and is made from fermented soybeans.<\/strong> Let's start prepping! Cook the rice <\/strong>according to the package instructions. Pour boiling water over the edamame <\/strong>to thaw them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slice the cucumber and cut the carrots into fine strips or grate them. Cut the spring onions into fine rings, finely chopping the white part. Dice the avocado or cut it into slices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then follow the steps below for the tempeh and sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last step is to assemble the bowls:<\/strong> divide the rice among bowls, arrange the vegetables, edamame and tempeh on top, then drizzle with Bang Bang sauce and garnish with black sesame and coriander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adapt the vegan Bang Bang tempeh rice bowl to your taste. You shouldn\u2019t swap out the sauce, though \u2013 after all, it\u2019s a Bang Bang bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. Extra-firm tofu works particularly well.<\/p> <\/div> The Bang Bang sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The rice can also be cooked in advance and reheated before assembling the bowls. You can prepare the tempeh too and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3\u20134 days. I would cut the vegetables fresh, or at least no more than 1 day before serving for the best freshness.<\/p> <\/div> It\u2019s best to store the individual components of the tempeh bowls separately. When you are ready to eat, simply reheat the parts that need warming and then assemble your bowl.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n Bowls are a wonderful thing. If you feel the same way, you\u2019ll find more delicious vegan bowl inspiration here. <\/p>\n\n\n I hope you\u2019ll give my vegan Bang Bang Bowl with tempeh a try. If you love this recipe, be sure to leave a comment, rate the recipe and tag me on instagram<\/a> (#veggiejam<\/strong>) with your recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Unlike tofu, the beans aren\u2019t processed into a smooth paste but remain largely intact. This gives tempeh a firmer, chewier texture and a slightly nutty flavor.<\/strong>
The fermentation process also results in a particularly interesting nutritional profile: Tempeh provides high-quality plant-based protein, dietary fiber<\/strong>, as well as various minerals and B vitamins.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep-By-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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